Word Study and English Grammar by Frederick W. Hamilton
"Word Study and English Grammar" by Frederick W. Hamilton is an educational manual focused on English language usage, likely written in the early 20th century. This primer serves as a guide for apprentices in the printing industry, emphasizing the practical application of grammar and word usage rather than purely academic approaches. The book aims to equip students with essential skills for effective communication, underlining the importance of grammatical accuracy for professional advancement.
The opening of the text establishes the significance of word study and grammar for young printers. It discusses how the correct use of language can influence one’s social and business status, and highlights the necessity for printers to have a solid understanding of the words they handle. The introductory section outlines the structure of the subject matter covered in the book, which includes various parts of speech, grammar rules, common usage errors, and tools for mastering correct English. The initial content sets a foundational understanding of nouns and their relationships, guiding readers toward building their linguistic competence in a practical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hamilton, Frederick W. (Frederick William), 1860-1940 |
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| LoC No. | 19001898 |
| Title |
Word Study and English Grammar A Primer of Information about Words, Their Relations and Their Uses |
| Series Title | Typographic technical series for apprentices, pt. VI, no. 52 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | English language -- Grammar |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30036 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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